AU - Murray Bridge - Race 1

Thoroughbred

8 Runners

9.9f

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

16.8K

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Verdict

BOCHEEVA (1) is racing well and is close to a win, the latest effort a solid second at Oakbank over 1 ³/16m. Well placed and there is no reason he cannot find winning ways. CLASSY CLARET (2) improved last start but found a couple better over 1 ³/16m at Oakbank, beaten 2.25 lengths. Nicely placed to find winning ways. THE HIGHLANDER (5) missed the frame when resuming last start over 1 ¼m at Strathalbyn but wasn't all that far from the winner. Backmarker who gets home hard. Will be tough to hold out. GOOCHEE GAL (6) was never in contention at Strathalbyn last start, a less impressive effort than her fourth at Clare the run before. Well placed and can take a much stronger account. BLABBER MOUTH (8) caught the eye last start at Oakbank when flashing home from the rear. Milnes' booking adds confidence. Have to consider.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1 ³/16m, 1.5 len behind Prince Lucifer carrying 128lbs at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 0.5 len behind Tan Tat Gold with 128lbs at $6. Not far away last start. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances. 1st Pick 1 Bocheeva Jockey: Kayla Crowther Trainer: Roslyn Day J: Kayla Crowther T: Roslyn Day	138	-	-	-	43%	11/8
Analysis Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 10 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1 ³/16m, 1.5 len behind Prince Lucifer carrying 128lbs at $4.60. The start before that raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 0.5 len behind Tan Tat Gold with 128lbs at $6. Not far away last start. Capable of building on that performance and he looks one of the main chances.
2	At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1 ³/16m, 2.25 len behind Prince Lucifer with 128lbs at $3.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Smother with 125lbs at $41. Strong chance to break though. 2nd Pick 2 Classy Claret Jockey: Jason Holder Trainer: Andrew Gluyas J: Jason Holder T: Andrew Gluyas	156	-	-	-	31%	9/4
Analysis At the latest run sat on speed throughout when 3rd of 10 at Oakbank 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 19 over 1 ³/16m, 2.25 len behind Prince Lucifer with 128lbs at $3.40. The run before that 5th of 11 at Gawler 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 13 over 7 ½f, 1.5 len behind Smother with 125lbs at $41. Strong chance to break though.
5	Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 1.4 len behind Tan Tat Gold with 118lbs at $14. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1m, 12 len behind Belle From Hell carrying 123lbs at $81. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat. 3rd Pick 5 The Highlander Jockey: Sairyn Fawke Trainer: Grant Young J: Sairyn Fawke T: Grant Young	127	-	-	-	16%	11/2
Analysis Second run back. First-up after two months 4th of 12 at Strathalbyn 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on December 10 over 1 ¼m, 1.4 len behind Tan Tat Gold with 118lbs at $14. Previously second-up second last of 10 at this track 3yo+ Mdn-Sw on September 17 over 1m, 12 len behind Belle From Hell carrying 123lbs at $81. Strips fitter and will be tough to beat.

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